July 2017
Congratulations to the Foster Dog family!
We won Best Film 2017 and Best Leading Dog!!
It's been such an amazing ride and we're so happy to share our story with more
and more people!!
You can watch the film on our website.
Congratulations to the Foster Dog family!
We won Best Film 2017 and Best Leading Dog!!
It's been such an amazing ride and we're so happy to share our story with more
and more people!!
You can watch the film on our website.
October 22nd,
Foster Dog won IFFM's special award, Mount Hope Project Award
Achievement in Filmmaking & Social Advocacy!!
We are so honored to receive recognition for the social activism regarded within
our short film. Along with entertaining the public, we strive to enlighten with facets
of the animal rescue mission that may not be well publicized.
September 20th,
We are excited to announce another official selection for Foster Dog!
This will be our Delaware premiere and we are excited to have it at the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival!
We are excited to announce another official selection for Foster Dog!
This will be our Delaware premiere and we are excited to have it at the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival!
September 15th,
Happy to announce our selection in the CITIZEN JANE FILM FESTIVAL! Marl your calendars for October 22-25th, especially those in the Columbia, MO area! More details to come!
Happy to announce our selection in the CITIZEN JANE FILM FESTIVAL! Marl your calendars for October 22-25th, especially those in the Columbia, MO area! More details to come!
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Professor Nigrin from the New Jersey Film Festival interviewed our amazing producer, Laurie Rud.
We are very excited to be apart of the festival which is in its 33rd year. The New Jersey Film Festival is New Jersey's largest continuing public film series devoted to "experimental, offbeat and influential cinema" Foster Dog will be screening Sunday, September 20th at Rutgers University. More info can be found at www.njfilmfest.com. |
July 24th,
Yay! We were selected to the New Jersey Film Festival.
FOSTER DOG will be screening at 7:00 pm, September 20th at the Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University, Brunswick, NY.
Yay! We were selected to the New Jersey Film Festival.
FOSTER DOG will be screening at 7:00 pm, September 20th at the Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University, Brunswick, NY.
July 7th,
Foster Dog has been selected for the Sidewalk Film Festival in Alabama!
Get ready South, we're heading down!
Foster Dog has been selected for the Sidewalk Film Festival in Alabama!
Get ready South, we're heading down!
June 5-13th
Foster Dog will be screening at the RENDEZVOUS FILM FESTIVAL In Fernandina Beach, FL
We are nominated for BEST SHORT!
Foster Dog will be screening at the RENDEZVOUS FILM FESTIVAL In Fernandina Beach, FL
We are nominated for BEST SHORT!
REEL SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
May 5-10th -- 6 chances to see it in the Let's Play category!!
May 5-10th -- 6 chances to see it in the Let's Play category!!
ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
April 24, 25, 26
RIFF is the world's oldest, continuously held short film festival. We had an amazing time meeting fellow filmmakers from around the world and touring the George Eastman House, the International Museum of Photography and Film and a fun filled day at Letchwood Park! We can't thank the staff, volunteers and coordinators of Movies on a Shoestring & RIFF enough for their wonderful hospitality! A special thank you to Cathy Feinen (and Sunny) for hosting us and for Josephine and the rest of the RIFF team for making our stay so wonderful!!
April 24, 25, 26
RIFF is the world's oldest, continuously held short film festival. We had an amazing time meeting fellow filmmakers from around the world and touring the George Eastman House, the International Museum of Photography and Film and a fun filled day at Letchwood Park! We can't thank the staff, volunteers and coordinators of Movies on a Shoestring & RIFF enough for their wonderful hospitality! A special thank you to Cathy Feinen (and Sunny) for hosting us and for Josephine and the rest of the RIFF team for making our stay so wonderful!!
Letchwood Park |
Awards Night at The Dryden Theater |
ROCHESTER FILM FESTIVAL -- TOUR OF GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE & VAULT
Eastman Vault |
International Museum of Photography and Film |
March 22,
Proud to announce our selection to the RENDEZVOUS FILM FESTIVAL!
RFF IS ALL ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT (FILM, GAMING, & MUSIC), BRINGING THE ARTIST AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A 9 DAY CELEBRATION IN ONE OF THE GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH: AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA.
Proud to announce our selection to the RENDEZVOUS FILM FESTIVAL!
RFF IS ALL ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT (FILM, GAMING, & MUSIC), BRINGING THE ARTIST AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A 9 DAY CELEBRATION IN ONE OF THE GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH: AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA.
March 19th,
We are happy to announce our inclusion to the ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
The World's Oldest, Continuously Held Short Film Festival
Our film will be screened at the historic Dryden Theater at George Eastman House in Rochester, NY on Saturday, April 25th.
We are happy to announce our inclusion to the ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
The World's Oldest, Continuously Held Short Film Festival
Our film will be screened at the historic Dryden Theater at George Eastman House in Rochester, NY on Saturday, April 25th.
TAOS SHORTZ FILM FESTIVAL
March 20-23rd Taos Shortz 2015 was an outstanding success. With exceptional global short films, a multitude of visiting filmmakers, a "drones in cinema" workshop, a lively and attentive audience, and a multitude of networking parties, a festival could not ask for more. Taos Shortz boasts being the stellar shorts film fest in the country. and was recently honored by MovieMaker Magazine to be one of the top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. |
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BELOIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
March 3rd,
Foster Dog screened twice at Beloit International Film Festival which ran February 20- March 1st. "The Beloit International Film Festival in Beloit, Wis., has a loftier goal - to return to the spirit of film festivals’ golden era, when guests talked film all night with directors and writers who were on hand and available for questions." - The New York Times BIFF is one of the unique festivals that doesn't "glam up" and uses all available resources to present the films to an audience that travels far and wide to indulge in independent films. Hosted by local downtown restaurants, cafes and shops, the village of Beloit brings a rustic romance back to independent cinema for those whose only desire is to watch good films they may not see elsewhere. |
BELOIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL --- FOSTER DOG is screening Saturday, Feb 21st and Saturday, Feb. 28th
January 23rd,
Foster Dog is now an official selection for Taos Shortz Film Fest held in Taos, NM!
Voted one of "top 50 film festival worth the entry fee" in the spring edition of Movie Maker Magazine, Taos Shortz continues to pave the way in cutting edge indie filmmaking.
We are so excited to be apart of this festival and can't wait to join other filmmakers in New Mexico for the celebration of shorts!!
Foster Dog is now an official selection for Taos Shortz Film Fest held in Taos, NM!
Voted one of "top 50 film festival worth the entry fee" in the spring edition of Movie Maker Magazine, Taos Shortz continues to pave the way in cutting edge indie filmmaking.
We are so excited to be apart of this festival and can't wait to join other filmmakers in New Mexico for the celebration of shorts!!
January 15th,
Foster Dog is screening at the My Love, Michelle Film Festival in San Antonio, TX on January 26th.
Happy to be apart of a festival celebrating the challenges of disabilities.
Foster Dog is screening at the My Love, Michelle Film Festival in San Antonio, TX on January 26th.
Happy to be apart of a festival celebrating the challenges of disabilities.
December
We're pleased to announce our official selection to the Beloit International Film Festival!!!! We're excited to be apart of this exciting festival and can't wait to share our beloved story with Wisconsin!!! |
WILD ROSE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Foster Dog's first official review! From The Culture Buzz...
November
"A short film sure to touch your heart with the sweet honesty of cinematic honey. This 14-minute journey can be savored by young and old alike, and is very worthy of sharing with kindred spirits. Alonso Vear’s deft and caring touch with her film allows it to radiate with a special and compassionate glow, so bask in the charm of her story." - The Culture Buzz |
Accepting the award for Best Editing
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Lisa Alonso Vear, with John and Kimberly Busbee, accepting the award for Best Editing for a Short Film on behalf of Christa Artherholt. What a fabulous job she did! Also a shout out to our other fabulous team for their nominations: Rich Macar for Sound Design Guy Roger Duvert for Music Composition Lisa Alonso Vear for Directing |
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November 9th, Director, Lisa Alonso Vear, outside the theater prior to the screening and Q&A. Foster Dog screened with another dog film. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa was on hand to talk to audience members about adoptions. |
November 9th,
Foster Dog screens today!!! If you're in the Des Moines area, come to the Fleur Cinema & Cafe to watch our fabulous short film! It's at 1:30pm and screens just before the feature film, Marshall the Miracle Dog. That's 2 dog films for $10!! WILD ROSE FILM INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL We're nominated for 4 awards: Best Sound Design Best Editing Best Music Composition Best Director So excited to be apart of this festival!!! Come join us! |
November 6th,
Foster Dog is screening this Sunday at the Hamilton International Film Festival in Ontario!!! Showing at The Staircase Theater at 1:00 pm - don't miss it!! http://www.hamiltonfilmfestival.com/ |
October 15TH
CARMEL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OCT 15-19TH
FOSTER DOG is screening Thursday & Saturday
INDIE FEST USA
FOSTER DOG is screening at 5:30 Thursday the 16th
If you're in the area of Carmel, CA or Garden Grove, CA, please join!!
CARMEL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OCT 15-19TH
FOSTER DOG is screening Thursday & Saturday
INDIE FEST USA
FOSTER DOG is screening at 5:30 Thursday the 16th
If you're in the area of Carmel, CA or Garden Grove, CA, please join!!
October 9-12th
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
We had our WORLD PREMIERE at the SJSFF at Santana Row in beautiful San Jose!
Our short film was fantastically received and we had a fun Q&A with some fellow filmmakers
after the screening. What an amazing time we had!
SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
We had our WORLD PREMIERE at the SJSFF at Santana Row in beautiful San Jose!
Our short film was fantastically received and we had a fun Q&A with some fellow filmmakers
after the screening. What an amazing time we had!
October 9th
Tonight was the opening night of the San Jose International Short Film Festival and it was exciting! For anyone in the area, please come support us by watching our cute film on Sunday, October 12th at 11:30 am at the Santa Row CineArts Theater.
Tonight was the opening night of the San Jose International Short Film Festival and it was exciting! For anyone in the area, please come support us by watching our cute film on Sunday, October 12th at 11:30 am at the Santa Row CineArts Theater.
October 7th
In a few more days Foster Dog will be having its WORLD PREMIERE at the San Jose International Short Film Festival!!!!!!! We are so excited!!!!
In a few more days Foster Dog will be having its WORLD PREMIERE at the San Jose International Short Film Festival!!!!!!! We are so excited!!!!
October 6th
We have just learned that we have been accepted into our first international festival - Hamilton Film Festival in Ontario, Canada. The 9th annual Hamilton Film Festival (HFF) has become one of the most respected film festivals in the GTHA (Greater Toronto / Hamilton Area).
We have just learned that we have been accepted into our first international festival - Hamilton Film Festival in Ontario, Canada. The 9th annual Hamilton Film Festival (HFF) has become one of the most respected film festivals in the GTHA (Greater Toronto / Hamilton Area).
September 28th
Our awesome & amazing 1st AD on Foster Dog, adopted a sweet girl from the shelter today. Meet "Blue" Booth.
Jason would have adopted our main dog actor had he needed a home... we're happy and excited he saved someone who really needed it. Blue will be much loved in her new family!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our awesome & amazing 1st AD on Foster Dog, adopted a sweet girl from the shelter today. Meet "Blue" Booth.
Jason would have adopted our main dog actor had he needed a home... we're happy and excited he saved someone who really needed it. Blue will be much loved in her new family!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
September 26th
Officially selected by another festival to help spread Henry's fun foster story! Happy to announce Indie Fest USA has accepted our fantastic little film! The Indie Fest USA Int’l Film Festival, established in 2006, is an exciting and entertaining eclectic mix of exceptional independent films from the US and International filmmakers then adding outstanding local and regional bands and solo artists. To date they have screened in excess of 1500 films from around the world, been attended by more than 1700 filmmakers and 15,000 film fans.
Officially selected by another festival to help spread Henry's fun foster story! Happy to announce Indie Fest USA has accepted our fantastic little film! The Indie Fest USA Int’l Film Festival, established in 2006, is an exciting and entertaining eclectic mix of exceptional independent films from the US and International filmmakers then adding outstanding local and regional bands and solo artists. To date they have screened in excess of 1500 films from around the world, been attended by more than 1700 filmmakers and 15,000 film fans.
September 19th
It's official - we have been selected for our second film festival - Carmel International Film Festival.
Carmel is an idyllic little hamlet by the sea with world famous white sand beaches, a quaint European-inspired downtown shopping district, renowned restaurants and hotels. So it stands to reason that Carmel would also be home to an international art and film festival. Screening over 125 films in unique and beautiful venues over five days, the festival is quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond. Few places on Earth compare to the natural beauty and sophistication of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
It's official - we have been selected for our second film festival - Carmel International Film Festival.
Carmel is an idyllic little hamlet by the sea with world famous white sand beaches, a quaint European-inspired downtown shopping district, renowned restaurants and hotels. So it stands to reason that Carmel would also be home to an international art and film festival. Screening over 125 films in unique and beautiful venues over five days, the festival is quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond. Few places on Earth compare to the natural beauty and sophistication of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
September 17th
Cast screening held at Buttons NY - not everyone could make but we had a blast watching the film and chatting about it afterward! Thank you to my amazing cast for bringing the characters to life! Thank you to my producer, Laurie Rud, for helping me make it happen and also to the fabulous crew for making the shooting days so much fun. A huge shout out and thank you to Buttons NY for their support in addition to a beautiful job on the sound design & color correction and, of course, for letting us screen at your facility!! |
September 16th
Our fabulous producer is fostering a new kitty who happens to be seeing impaired and deaf. If all goes well with her kitty, Mini, he will have a new furever home! Keep you posted!
Good luck to "Simon" as he gets comfortable in his new surroundings!
Our fabulous producer is fostering a new kitty who happens to be seeing impaired and deaf. If all goes well with her kitty, Mini, he will have a new furever home! Keep you posted!
Good luck to "Simon" as he gets comfortable in his new surroundings!
August 16th
Foster Dog is officially accepted into the San Jose International Short Film Festival!!!!
San Jose is in MovieMaker magazine's Top 50 Festivals worth the entry fee.
"The shorts that screen at the San Jose International Short Film Festival are of the highest quality, a caliber that we like to describe as WORLD CLASS FILMS. So what exactly is a short film you ask? It's a big idea in a small package."
Foster Dog is officially accepted into the San Jose International Short Film Festival!!!!
San Jose is in MovieMaker magazine's Top 50 Festivals worth the entry fee.
"The shorts that screen at the San Jose International Short Film Festival are of the highest quality, a caliber that we like to describe as WORLD CLASS FILMS. So what exactly is a short film you ask? It's a big idea in a small package."
July 25th
Foster Dog is finished and ready for festival submissions - watch out theaters, here we come!
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July Almost complete... the film gets a new look with colorist Alex Berman on board. Thank you to Buttons NY for making it happen so quickly! |
June 25th
Rochester's recovery is fantastic & he is allowed to play with his toys again - he is soooo happy!
He swears he'll never eat chocolate again! Although, he is not to be trusted in this area. :)
June 20th
Rochester is sunbathing & feeling better!
Rochester is sunbathing & feeling better!
June 19th
Great news - Rochester was checked out again today - no slipped disc or back damage! You know how dangerous that is for dachshunds!! However, he must've pulled his shoulder muscles b/c he's extremely tender and painful but doing better by the hour!
Thank you, Drs. Bell & Mollica, for helping him get better!
June 18th
Prayers needed for Rochester! He got into some chocolate & snacks today. The vet induced vomiting, gave him some fluids and meds but was worried about salt toxicity. After several hours of bouncing around normally after that episode, he's acting as if he has injured his back. You know how worrisome that is for dachshunds too! Need all the good vibes we can get right now!!!
Prayers needed for Rochester! He got into some chocolate & snacks today. The vet induced vomiting, gave him some fluids and meds but was worried about salt toxicity. After several hours of bouncing around normally after that episode, he's acting as if he has injured his back. You know how worrisome that is for dachshunds too! Need all the good vibes we can get right now!!!
June 15th
Finally got a website counter up - what took me so long????
Finally got a website counter up - what took me so long????
June 15th
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
to all the Dad's out there, even if your only child has 4 legs!!
Thank you for reading to your children!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
to all the Dad's out there, even if your only child has 4 legs!!
Thank you for reading to your children!
June 9th
Congratulations to our actress, Kat Scicluna, who got to sing & play piano with Hugh Jackman in preparation for the Tony Awards! Personally, I think that's better than winning a Tony!
Congratulations to our actress, Kat Scicluna, who got to sing & play piano with Hugh Jackman in preparation for the Tony Awards! Personally, I think that's better than winning a Tony!
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June 8th
We wrapped up our voice over sessions at Buttons NY the other day and couldn't have had a better time! Thank you to Kat Scicluna, Ignacio Alonso Vear & Natasha Bell for lending your talents to our film! oxoxoxox |
June 7th
Congratulations to our composer, Guy Roger Duvert, for winning just a few awards for his short film, Cassandra, at the LA Movie Awards.
He walked away with 4 statues for:
Best Director
Best Narrative Short
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
We are so proud of you!!
Congratulations to our composer, Guy Roger Duvert, for winning just a few awards for his short film, Cassandra, at the LA Movie Awards.
He walked away with 4 statues for:
Best Director
Best Narrative Short
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
We are so proud of you!!
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May 28th
We have started our journey into post production. We had our first ADR and voice over session. Thank you to Jose, Steven, Bernard and Lynn for an amazing & fun filled day. You matched the personalities of the characters perfectly! Thank you to Rich Macar and the Buttons NY staff for such an easy, fun and eye opening experience! |
May 24th
We reached 62% of our goal!! Okay, it's not over yet. We will continue to have fund raising events in NYC and other select cities.
A donation page will be added to the website soon for those still wishing to donate.
Thank you for all the people who have donated thus far! We were able to complete Principal Photography with your help!!!
We reached 62% of our goal!! Okay, it's not over yet. We will continue to have fund raising events in NYC and other select cities.
A donation page will be added to the website soon for those still wishing to donate.
Thank you for all the people who have donated thus far! We were able to complete Principal Photography with your help!!!
May 11th
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
to all the hard working Moms with 2 legged or 4 legged children!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
to all the hard working Moms with 2 legged or 4 legged children!
May 7th
Thank you, Dr. Mollica, at Carroll Gardens Vet Group for lending us your expertise on set!
Much appreciation to you!
May 5th
Behind the scenes photos on set coming soon!
Behind the scenes photos on set coming soon!
May 1st
We've reached 43% of our goal!!! YAY! More support is needed to finish this film and take it around the world!
April 26
Filming at Carroll Garden Vet Group today. Thank you Dr. Erica Mollica for donating your time, expertise and location for our film!!
April 23rd
We are happy to announce that Kat Scicluna, a licensed canine massage therapist, will be donating her services on set to make sure our dogs are comfortable!
We are happy to announce that Kat Scicluna, a licensed canine massage therapist, will be donating her services on set to make sure our dogs are comfortable!
April 22nd
We are making Headlines!!!
FOSTER DOGS of NYC interviewed us! Check out the great article Here!
April 20th
Another "Mutt" contribution! Thank you so much for your fantastically generous support!
We now have more than 30% of our goal!
April 19th
We added a crew page to our website. Check out the wonderfully talented people helping
us make this film!
April 17th
We got our first "Mutt" contribution! Thank you Lauren Pickens for donating $1000!!
The dogs appreciate your support!!
April 15th
We almost have 10% of our goal - yay!
April 9th
Yay! We got our first contribution from Deanna Ward Campbell!!
Thank you for your support!
April 7th
Today we're launching our Indiegogo Crowdfunding Site!
Please support us by donating today!